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“Silk pillowcases are the way to go when wanting to avoid hair flips with short hair.

They eliminate friction allowing you to wake up free of bedhead,” hairstylist Caile Noble says.

Mulberry Silk Pillowcase

“Cotton fibers usually rough up cuticle and hair, making it messier.

Silk or satin is softer and won’t mess up hair,” agrees hairstylist Tommy Buckett.

Sleeping with a silk pillowcase is also much better for your skin, so it’s a win-win situation.

silk scarf

“Wearing a scarf at night can help minimize the flips,” says Hairstylist Harry Josh.

“This will create a lot more body and movement when styling in the morning.”

Spritz and Style

You should also, ultimately, accept that a little styling will be involved.

rosewater

But rest assured you’re able to avoid heat styling.

Get Regular Cuts

You also might want to cut your hair.

Playa New Day Hair Mist